Talking Shrimpers Podcast

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 2 of the 2026 World Cup!!Hosts Sensei Phil, Finn and Charlie are accompanied by Southend United’s Chairman, Justin Rees, representing Australia, New Zealand Shrimper Chris, and former Shrimpers legend Franck Moussa, speaking on Belgium.We discuss the Craziest World Cup moments, and review groups D, F, G and H.We also look back on some of the Group stage results so far.

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents the 2026 World Cup!!Hosts Sensei Phil and Charlie are accompanied by guests, including the Albanian Shrimper, Mexican sports media influencer Alexa, and Brazilian shrimpers Renato and Bernardo.We gather insights from the 25/26 Southend United players regarding their predictions for the Scotland campaign, as well as their choice for the standout player of the World Cup.As we near the Group stages, we analyse and evaluate Groups A, B, C, and E, while also sharing our favourite moments from past World Cups.

In a dramatic final Talking Shrimpers Podcast of the 2025/2026 season, we bring you a bumper episode!We re-live the FA Trophy winning penalty shoot-out win against Wealdstone at Wembley, applaud the Southend Ladies for an amazing Roots Hall 6-0 demolition of rivals Colchester United Ladies, and we discuss the departure of the 3 amigos; Kevin Maher, Darren Currie and Mark Bentley.We also look back on our season best moments, before reviewing the club awards.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Charlie hosts again and looks ahead to Southend's FA trophy visit to Wembley. Following the Play-Offs from the National League finals, also including the North and South, we confirm the league make up of the 26/27 season, discussing the potential signings and the clubs threatening Southend United's promotion challenge for next season.We also look ahead to the Ladies Roots Hall fixture with Colchester United. 

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on the Play-Off failure at Scunthorpe United. We are joined by former Shrimpers midfielder Jon Benton, discussing his career journey, from Southend United, to promotion with Boreham Wood, and a pending Play Off final with Billericay Town.We are also joined by the brilliant Charlotte from the Absolute Football Podcast, as we discuss the Play-Off semi-finals, and that crazy final day league blockbuster between Rochdale and York City, 

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on our remaining league fixtures against Hartlepool and Wealdstone.We evaluate and rate the player signings over the season, catch up with the academy progress, and hear from James Morton on Teammates.Finally, we look ahead to our National League Play-off Eliminator, away to Scunthorpe United.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we secure a Play-off spot with a win at Aldershot, where Finn gives us 5 good things about visiting the Recreation ground. We follow up with a huge 6-2 away win at Halifax, as Gus Scott-Morris arrives via a different mode of transport!We finish with a review of our final league fixtures against Hartlepool and Wealdstone, whilst Katie gives us the report in the Ladies final day league win against Toby Ladies.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back at the goalless draw with Solihull Moors, as need just one more point from the remaining 4 National League fixtures to qualify for the Play-offs. We hear from Harry Cardwell on Teammates, and catch up with all things Southend United Ladies and the Academy.We also look ahead to fixtures with Aldershot and Halifax Town.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we discuss a brilliant Easter period, picking up a maximum 9 points in our quest for the Play offs, against Yeovil, Braintree and Sutton United.We also hear from Ben Goodliffe on Teammates, and discuss the imminent structural changes at the club.

In the third of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the central midfield engine room over the last 35 years, selecting our next two key players in our all time Southend United line up.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Charlie and Finn discuss another frustrating midweek draw against Woking, and a happier result in the semi-final away at Southport, to book another Wembley appearance in the FA Trophy final.We review the closing day loans across the National league, and fixtures coming up starting with Yeovil.Regular away travelling supporter Jon Humphreys joins us.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Charlie and Finn discuss the highs against Rochdale, before the lows at Altrincham, in the National League.We check in on the Ladies against Hashtag in their bid for relegation survival, and we review pending fixtures against Woking in the league, and the much-awaited FA Trophy semi-final at Southport. Finn also brings us a quiz in the build up to Woking! How did you get on??

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we are joined by one of the best podcasters in the National League, as Podcaster and Halifax Town fan Luke Walsh joins us, where we review the clubs battling for the play-off spots.We reflect on the recent results home performances against Gateshead and Forest Green Rovers, and we look ahead to fixtures this week against Rochdale and Altrincham.Harry Boyes also reveals who spends the longest in the mirror, in Teammates, and Katie provides an update on the Ladies vital league point gained to almost ensure relegation safety.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we review the recent draws with Truro and Carlisle United. We discuss the West Stand plans, a new potential signing, Kit designs, and we also look ahead with the matches coming up against Gateshead and Forest Green Rovers.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look after to an FA Trophy semi-final with Southport, following our 2-1 win at Horsham.We continue to talk contracts in our second ‘Deal or no Deal’ review, and we look ahead to the upcoming league fixtures against Truro and Carlise United.

An exclusive interview with commercial manager Rylee Doe, where he shares insights into his role at the club, his experiences as a passionate fan.

An exclusive interview with commercial manager Rylee Doe, where he shares insights into his role at the club, his experiences as a passionate fan.

An in depth interview with Southend United legend Adam Barrett.Passion playing for the Shrimpers The special matchesThat Chelsea goalWinning at WembleyHis toughest opponents The love for Gazza

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Chairman Justin Rees joins us to answer our questions relating to transfer activity, the ground redevelopment plans and general off-field football matters.We discuss the brilliant 5-1 Valentines Day win returning to Roots Hall against Morecambe, and we’re joined by captain Nathan Ralph on Teammates.We get an update on the impressive Academy 8-0 win against Maidenhead, where Alfie Humphrey scores a thunderbolt free-kick! Also, more news on interview releases from our Debate series.

In the TSP series THE DEBATE, Duncan Jupp is selected amongst the best 11 and we hear from him!- Life alongside Vinny Jones-Joining SouthendThat Play-off final goal!

In the second of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the centre backs and wingers over the last 35 years, selecting our next four players in our all time Southend United line up.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on another away defeat to a rival play off contender at Scunthorpe. We are joined on the podcast by fan of the month, Jack, and bus team driver Nick Bailey joins us to update on the mood of the lads, initiation songs, and what went on at Forest Green. We talk bus parades in Football Memories, go ‘Deal or No Deal’, as we assess those players running out of contract, and look ahead to fixtures this week against Aldershot away, and Morecombe at home on Valentines day.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we were joined by comedy actor/writer Martin Trenaman as we look back on fixtures against Rochdale away in the league and Chatham in the FA Trophy. We also see how the Ladies got on against Wormley Rovers and continue to follow the brilliant form of the Academy.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, Sensei Phil returns from the Philippines to review all the news in January. We review the Boston game, along with results against Bath City, Eastleigh and York City.The academy FA Cup run comes to an end against Wrexham, and we discuss some exciting news for the Ladies team.We also hear from Harry Taylor, on Teammates.

An in depth interview with Southend United legend Darryl Flahavan!

In the first of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the goalkeepers and full backs over the last 35 years, selecting our first three players in our all time Southend United line up.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on the home win against Sutton United, and Finn takes us through a New Years Quiz!

Lots of fun on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast Christmas special, seeing Charlie making his hosting debut.We are live with the Maher's at Christmas, Chairman Justin Rees joined us from down under, and the rising star of the crossbar challenge, returns to tell us about his Christmas list.We review the 1-0 win at Braintree, and look ahead to the final game of the calendar Sutton game at home. 

An in depth interview with Southend United legend Ricky Otto!

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back to the FA Trophy where we hit 4 against Truro on Harry Cardwell’s Roots Hall return, and then come straight back down to earth away to Tamworth in a 2-1 defeat.We catch up with the Ladies recent results, and discuss that brilliant FA Youth Cup win against Swindon Town, with academy keeper Josh Barrett performing heroics in the penalty shootout!We hear from Nick Hayes in Teammates, and we find out what the TSP team are wishing for Christmas!

Episode16 on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, brings us the Rochdale saga!We talk another waterlogged pitch, Coker’s disallowed cracker and Colin’s 100th appearance that never was!We review the bizarre World Cup draw, and hear the latest news from the Academy and the Ladies’ team.  

This week on Talking Shrimpers Podcast.We look back the narrow defeat at Forest Green Rovers, and talk squad depth. Sensei Phil, Charlie and Finn also talk loan players in and out, amongst our rival clubs in the play off push.  We review the excellent form of the Academy and hear from Andrew Dallas, on teammates.

This week on Talking Shrimpers Podcast.We look back on a brilliant home win against Altrincham, catch up with the ladies following the new team manager appointment, and hear about another brilliant Academy FA Cup win.We also hear from Anne Morris, founder of Match of the Dames!

This week on Talking Shrimpers Podcast.We reflect on the recent 1-0 away win to Yeovil and catch up with the ladies, including new co-host Katie, as they win another County Cup match against Tigers.Popadom hands Charlie shares a Football memory and we hear from Josh Walker, on Teammates.

This week on Talking Shrimpers Podcast we are joined by fan of the month, Jack.We reflect on the recent results against Woking and Carlisle United respectively, and discuss what’s wrong with Charlie’s seat!Sensei Phil shares the goal that will never be seen in Football Memories, and we look ahead for our long trip to Yeovil. 

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast. We take a moment to reflect on the recent 1-0 FA Cup loss away to Wealdstone, alongside our guest Dan from the SUFC Goals Podcast.The academy and the Ladies team achieved significant victories, and we had a live connection from Florida with Finn, who was dispatched on a mission!We delve into the aspects of modern football that can be quite frustrating, before we preview the upcoming matches against Woking and Carlisle United.

We have reached Episode 10 of the season, and what a remarkable podcast to commemorate this milestone!We reflect on the recent 2-0 victory at home against Brackley Town, examine the academy cup events, and discuss the Ladies’ match at Colchester United. Joining us for this episode is the exceptional Mexican sports social media influencer, Alexa Duran, with whom we discuss her experience at Roots Hall, the World Cup in Mexico, and much more!Additionally, we are joined live by the brilliant 8-year-old Will, who made history during half time at Roots Hall in the cross-bar challenge!The episode concludes with another momentous occasion, featuring a Talking Shrimpers Podcast team goal accompanied by extraordinary South American commentary! 

In this week's Episode 9 of the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we take a moment to reflect on our away match against the struggling Morecombe. Additionally, we review the Ladies' home cup game versus Frontiers. We also discuss the recent impressive FA Cup victory by the academy at Sudbury, and Oli Coker shares insights from his teammates. Sensei Phil is unexpectedly caught in the act in Football memories, and we welcome supporter Ethan during our inaugural fan week, where he reveals stories of players visiting the McDonald's drive-through!!!

In this week's Episode 8 of the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we look back on the brilliant 4-1 FA Cup win against Folkestone Invicta, and we stay live for the next round draw! We also see how the Under 17s, Under 19s, and the Ladies all got on this week, whilst reviewing some of the brilliant prospects in the academy set up.

In this week's Episode 7 of the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we reflect on our matches against Borehamwood and Aldershot, while also reviewing the Ladies' away game against Hertford. Furthermore, we discuss the enchantment of the FA Cup, reminiscing about memorable experiences with Southend United and notable moments from this renowned historic tournament. Additionally, we speak with talented under 19s players Ronnie Durussel and Nikolay Zlatov regarding their impressive 3-0 away victory in the FA Cup at Dagenham.

In the sixth episode of the season, we receive responses to the losses against Eastleigh and Scunthorpe, and we examine our upcoming opponents, away at Borehamwood. The Southend United Ladies achieve their inaugural league victory of the season, while we hear from George Wind in Teammates, and we discuss Oasis in Football memories! We also hear from Football contents award nominee, D1versity!

In Episode 5 of the season, we gain reactions to the away loss to Wealdstone, and the 3-0 home win against Halifax Town.The Southend United Ladies get back to winning ways, in the FA Cup against AFC Welwyn, and in the latest Football Memories feature we hear about a match postponement caused by a cow.We also look ahead to our next home game against Sutton United.

From Poland, we present Episode 4 of the season, featuring reactions to another away triumph, this time over Solihull Moors, as the ladies endure a close defeat by one goal in the cup against Colney Heath. Our newest player to share insights on Team Mates is Keenan Appiah-Forsun, and Matt Adlington is back with the comedy corner. Additionally, we kick off our new halftime show series, Football Memories, and we also hear from Charlie Edinburgh about his charitable efforts in honour of the late Southend United player, and Father, Justin Edinburgh.

In Episode 3, Cav Miley becomes our latest player to discuss Team Mates, we are introduced to the ladies' captain, Lauren Johnson, and we share our responses from a busy schedule involving fixtures against York City, Truro, and Hartlepool.

SPONSORED BY SURGICAL HOLDINGSThis week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we take a moment to reflect on the opening victory at Roots Hall against Tamworth. The TSP team also engages in a discussion about our forthcoming opponent, York City, while reflecting on the ladies' season opening defeat against Chelmsford City ladies. Additionally, we were joined by Matt Adlington's comedy corner, where he found himself on the receiving end of a team prank, and we hear insights from Gus Scott Morris regarding his teammates. We also heard from Shrimpers fan Jon Humphrey, who shares his story of following the team for 1000 matches, both home and away.

This week on the Talking Shrimpers Podcast, we take a moment to reflect on the impressive victory on opening day at Gateshead. The TSP team also engages in a discussion about our upcoming opponent, Tamworth, while reviewing the ladies' pre-season and anticipating the first match against Chelmsford City Ladies. Additionally, we are joined by Matt Adlington's comedy corner, and we hear insights from Tom Hopper regarding his teammates, along with information about Ladies goalkeeper Molly Lee.

In our inaugural episode, we reflect on Kevin Maher's testimonial and the playoffs. Additionally, we hear from bus driver Nick Bailey about the away trips, discuss pre-season preparations and the new signings, and shine a light on the Ladies team. Furthermore, we include interviews with John Still, as well as current and former players!